ISBN: 9780552161268    Publisher: Transworld Year of publishing: 2009     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 624        Language: English

Angels and Demons was published on 28th August, 2010. It was the second bestseller written by the author, after The Da Vinci Code. The Da Vinci Code was more of treasure hunts and about things that fascinated Brown in his childhood. Angels and Demons is more about the unraveled truths and fights between religion and science and how it escalates into one big controversy. The secret brotherhood of the illuminati has always been a rival of the Catholic Church and now they are doing everything in their capability to destroy the Catholic Church. Robert Langdon is a world renowned symbologist from Harvard and is called upon the orders of the Swiss research facility to examine an anonymous symbol. This symbol was found carved on the chest of a physicist who was murdered. With all the clues gathered, he discovers that it could have been the work of the illuminati. They are the most influential underground organization ever to have walked the earth. On the eve of the Vatican's gathering, a messenger of the illuminati declares that they are going to blow up Vatican City as they have planted a bomb at the center of the city. With very less time in hand, Langdon rushes to Rome to try and stop the destruction. He and his partner Vittoria, an Italian scientist, set out to search through the deserted cathedrals, sealed crypts, catacombs and also the most secretive vault on planet earth. There are so many symbols involved that lead to the illuminati nest which was forgotten. Their quest to try and save the Vatican City is the most exciting crime story you can look for. This book is available in paperback. Key Features: This book shows the quest for the unknown and the danger involved in it. It is about the feud between the Catholic Church and the illuminati and their life long battle.
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Dan Brown was born on 22nd June, 1964 in America. He is also the author of The Da Vinci Code. He likes to write books which involve controversies and conspiracy theories. His books sold over 200 million copies as of 2012 making him one of the highest selling authors of all time. and his books have been translated into 52 different languages.
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